Costa Rica Travel Guide

For such a small country, there are so many amazing things to do in Costa Rica that it’s hard to pick and choose! Don’t worry, we got you covered. If you have one or two weeks in Costa Rica, post is for you! We’ll share our one and two week Costa Rica itineraries for the Pacific Coast. On these itineraries, you’ll hit hotspots like Corcovado, Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna, and more!

With pristine beaches, tropical waterfalls, dozens of National Parks, exotic wildlife, ziplining, rafting, and volcanoes, there’s no shortage of adventure in Costa Rica. In this article, we share some of the best things to do in Costa Rica to help you plan your next trip!

Costa Rica is the most expensive country to travel to in Central America, but we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to break the bank! In this article, we share our best tips for traveling to Costa Rica on a budget. We’ll show you how to save money in Costa Rica on things like accommodation, food, activities, and more!

The Sirena Ranger Station is the place to go in Corcovado National Park! Surrounded by both primary and secondary forest, this ranger station is the best place in Corcovado to spot wildlife. We’ll go over everything you need to know on how to visit the Sirena Ranger Station on a day tour from Drake Bay, including how much it costs, what to pack, and more!

Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica has been considered one of the most biodiverse places on the planet! Here, you can see rare and exotic wildlife while hiking through remote and untamed rainforest. It can be a little complicated to get to, but it’s so worth it! In this article, we go over everything you need to know about how to visit Corcovado National Park!

Drake Bay is a remote village located on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica and serves as the gateway to Corcovado National Park. In this article, we go over how to get the boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay, where to stay, what to pack, and all the awesome things to do in Drake Bay, from visiting Corcovado, to snorkeling at Cano Island, to relaxing on a tropical beach, and more.

The Whale’s Tail of Costa Rica is a unique natural formation found in Marino Ballena National Park of Costa Rica. And it just so happens to be on one of the most gorgeous tropical beaches we have ever seen! In this article, we go over how to visit the Whale’s Tail of Costa Rica, including how to get there, when to go, how much it costs, and what to do when you’re there!

Nauyaca Falls is one of Costa Rica’s best waterfalls. Located just outside of Dominical along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, this two-tiered falls is a popular day trip from Uvita. While truck and horseback tours exist, you can also hike to Nauyaca Falls on an easy trail through the Costa Rican country side. In this post, we’ll go over everything you need to know about hiking to Nauyaca Falls, including how to get there, how much it costs, and what to expect along the way!

Uvita is a small piece of paradise along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. Here, you’ll find pristine tropical beaches without the crowds of more touristy places! In this article, we share the best things to do in Uvita, including visiting the Whale’s Tail, sliding down Uvita Falls, whale watching, and more! We’ll also go over how to get there and where to stay, plus our best tips for a visit to Uvita.

Hiking in Manuel Antonio National Park is a must-do for those looking for wildlife in Costa Rica! There are 11 trails that will take you to pristine beaches and gorgeous overlooks. In this article, we go over the best hikes in Manuel Antonio National Park, and which trails to hike to avoid the crowds and spot more wildlife!

A visit to Manuel Antonio National Park is a staple of many Costa Rica itineraries. Manuel Antonio is one of the best places along the Pacific Coast to spot wildlife! Plus, it has great hiking and beautiful beaches. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know to visit Manuel Antonio, how to get there, how to buy tickets, what to pack, and much more!

The Blue Falls in Bajos del Toro are an amazing hidden gem in Costa Rica. Their milky blue color and mystical rainforest setting make for a truly authentic adventure. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about how to visit the Blue Falls of Costa Rica, including how to get there, how much it costs, and the types of tours to the Blue Falls. We also share how to visit Catarata del Toro, Costa Rica’s tallest waterfall!

La Fortuna is considered the adventure capital of Costa Rica, and for good reason! In this post, we’ll go over all the best things to do in La Fortuna, from white water rafting to walking on suspension bridges through the rainforest to spotting sloths. We also share our best tips for visiting La Fortuna!